2-Tier 3D Printed Fountain for 5V USB Water Pump

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A simple and relaxing 2-tier water fountain powered by a 5V USB water pump – perfect for indoor or outdoor decoration

🔧 How it works

Water is pumped through the center pipe to the top distributor and flows down over both plates, creating a smooth and calming water effect

🔌 Power Options

• USB Power Supply (recommended):
Use a standard 5V USB power adapter for stable and continuous operation

• Solar Panel (optional):
The fountain can also run with a solar panel using an adapter
Please note:

• Performance depends on sunlight
• Water flow will vary with weather conditions
• Works best in direct sunlight

Tested setup:

• Solar panel: https://amzn.to/4sT3XqE
• Adapter (USB-C to USB-A): https://amzn.to/4cQmb6j

Tested and working combination

🔧 Installation of the pump

• If you use the base plate:
Remove the suction cups from the pump and fix it inside the base using waterproof adhesive

• If you do NOT use the base plate:
The pump can be used with its suction cups on a smooth surface (e.g. bowl or container)

🥣 Container

Use a sufficiently large bowl or container to prevent water from splashing out

🧪 Material recommendation

This model is best printed in PETG for water resistance
PLA can be used for testing, but may degrade over time when exposed to water

Recommended settings:

• 0.2 mm layer height
• 3–4 walls for better sealing

📏 Dimensions

• Total height: approx 250 mm
• Large plate: approx 220 mm diameter
• Small plate: approx 110 mm diameter

🔧 Required components

• Pump:
https://amzn.to/4vMPoHY

• USB power supply:
https://amzn.to/48goL41

• Optional solar setup (see above)

Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Also available as solar version:

Solarer 2-stufiger 3D-gedruckter Brunnen – Kostenloses 3D-Druckmodell – MakerWorld

German

A simple and relaxing 2-tier fountain, powered by a 5V USB water pump – ideal for indoor and outdoor areas

🔧 How it works

Water is pumped up through the central pipe and then flows back down over the two plates

🔌 Power Options

• USB power adapter (recommended):
For stable and continuous operation

• Solar panel (optional):
The fountain can also be operated with a solar panel and adapter
Please note:

• Performance depends on sunlight
• Water flow varies with weather conditions
• Works best in direct sunlight

Tested setup:

• Solar panel: https://amzn.to/4sT3XqE
• Adapter (USB-C to USB-A): https://amzn.to/4cQmb6j

Tested and working combination

🔧 Installation of the pump

• If you use the base plate:
Remove the suction cups from the pump and fix it inside the base using waterproof adhesive

• If you do NOT use the base plate:
The pump can be used with its suction cups on a smooth surface (e.g. bowl or container)

🥣 Container

Use a sufficiently large bowl or container to prevent water from splashing out

🧪 Material recommendation

This model is best printed in PETG for water resistance
PLA can be used for testing, but may degrade over time when exposed to water

Recommended settings:

• 0.2 mm layer height
• 3–4 walls for better sealing

📏 Dimensions

• Total height: approx 250 mm
• Large plate: approx 220 mm diameter
• Small plate: approx 110 mm diameter

🔧 Required components

• Pump:
https://amzn.to/4vMPoHY

• USB power supply:
https://amzn.to/48goL41

• Optional solar setup (see above)

Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Also available as solar version:

Solar 2-tier 3D printed fountain – Free 3D print model – MakerWorld